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Highlights & balayage in Kew

2 of the 30 colour specialists here are in Kew itself, with the rest a short trip away, prices start between $9 and $700, and all of them are appointment-only.

Or describe exactly what you want and we’ll narrow it down

Highlights & balayage in Kew, at a glance

Foils, babylights and balayage are different techniques for different results, and the maintenance they need varies enormously. Deciding how often you are willing to sit in a chair is as important as choosing the shade.

Prices from
$9–$700
Open past 7pm
24 of 30

What to look for

  • Balayage grows out softly and can be left for three to four months. Foils give more lift but show regrowth sooner.
  • Ask to see work on hair that started the same colour as yours, not just the finished blondes.

Read the full guide to highlights & balayage in Melbourne for pricing, timing and what to ask before you book.

30 places in and around Kew

Ordered by how well each one fits a typical colour specialist request here — not by advertising spend, and not purely by rating.

Plumage Salon

Kew400 mPremium4.9(109)

Hair salon · Friendly

98 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $350
  • In Kew
  • Highlights $350
  • Hair colour $30

NAILOLOGY - Coffee & Nails (Kew)

Kew2.3 kmPremium4.7(333)

Nail salon · Friendly

97 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $35
  • In Kew
  • Highlights $35
  • Hair colour $40

Maison de Linda Skin & Beauty

Hawthorn1.7 kmPremium5.0(106)

Beauty salon · Friendly · Relaxed

95 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $98
  • 1.7 km from Kew — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $98
  • Hair colour $20

Serge Videl Hairdressers

Hawthorn1.8 kmPremium4.8(90)

Hair salon · Friendly

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $85
  • 1.8 km from Kew — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $85
  • Hair colour $40

Relief Hair Dressing and Beauty Salon

Hawthorn2.0 kmUpper mid-range4.6(652)

Beauty salon · Friendly

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $99
  • 2.0 km from Kew — about a 5 minute drive
  • Highlights $99
  • Hair colour $70

Three Blind Mice

Hawthorn2.0 kmPremium4.9(75)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

94 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $225
  • 2.0 km from Kew — about a 5 minute drive
  • Highlights $225

Liberty & Frank

Hawthorn2.1 kmPremium5.0(203)

Hair salon · Casual · Friendly

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $510
  • 2.1 km from Kew — about a 5 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
She really knows her colours and absolutely nailed my full head of foils—expertly done, beautifully blended, and tailored perfectly to my hair.
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $510

Platonic hair studio

Hawthorn1.2 kmPremium4.8(82)

Hair salon · Friendly

92 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $79
  • 1.2 km from Kew — about a 4 minute drive
  • 2 reviews mention highlights
Incredible look with beautiful face-framing highlights for the warmer months.
From the reviews · mentioned by 2 reviews
  • Highlights $79
  • Hair colour $49

Melbourne Designer Brows

Richmond3.2 kmPremium5.0(78)

Beauty salon · Beginner friendly · Consultation-led

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $700
  • 3.2 km away in Richmond
  • Highlights $700

Mark L Hair - Hair Colour Specialist in Melbourne

Hawthorn East3.1 kmPremium5.0(63)

Hair salon · Casual · Consultation-led

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $418
  • 3.1 km away in Hawthorn East
  • Highlights $418
  • Hair colour $209

NAILOLOGY - Coffee & Nails (Alphington)

Alphington2.6 kmPremium4.6(107)

Nail salon · Relaxed · Friendly

91 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $35
  • 2.6 km from Kew — about a 6 minute drive
  • Highlights $35
  • Hair colour $40

Hair By Sha - Camberwell

Camberwell3.1 kmPremium5.0(33)

Hair salon · Friendly

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $240
  • 3.1 km away in Camberwell
  • Highlights $240
  • Hair colour $150

Gossamer Hair

Richmond3.6 kmPremium5.0(63)

Hair salon · Friendly

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $100
  • 3.6 km away in Richmond
  • Highlights $100
  • Hair colour $90

Leelawadee Thai Massage & Beauty

Abbotsford3.7 kmPremium4.8(102)

Massage clinic · Relaxed · Friendly

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $150
  • 3.7 km away in Abbotsford
  • Highlights $150
  • Hair colour $10

You By Luke Perger

Fitzroy North4.5 kmPremium5.0(140)

Hair salon · Friendly · Consultation-led

90 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $50
  • 4.5 km away in Fitzroy North
  • Highlights $50
  • Hair colour $61

XVI Collective

Richmond4.2 kmPremium5.0(81)

Hair salon

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $240
  • 4.2 km away in Richmond
  • Highlights $240
  • Hair colour $70

Q Studio For Hair

Kew East1.6 kmUpper mid-range4.0(8)

Hair salon

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $110
  • 1.6 km from Kew — about a 4 minute drive
  • Highlights $110
  • Hair colour $55

Parental Advisory Hair

Collingwood4.0 kmPremium5.0(50)

Hair salon · High energy · Friendly

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $55
  • 4.0 km away in Collingwood
  • Highlights $55
  • Hair colour $65

Immik Hair

Balwyn3.4 kmPremium4.7(39)

Beauty salon

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $70
  • 3.4 km away in Balwyn
  • Highlights $70

Prophecy Hair

Fitzroy4.7 kmPremium4.9(105)

Hair salon

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $125
  • 4.7 km away in Fitzroy
  • Highlights $125
  • Hair colour $30

Zigbi Hairdressing

Richmond4.3 kmPremium4.9(55)

Hair salon

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $80
  • 4.3 km away in Richmond
  • Highlights $80
  • Hair colour $28

Rockdale Hair

Ivanhoe4.1 kmPremium4.8(59)

Hair salon

89 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $85
  • 4.1 km away in Ivanhoe
  • Highlights $85
  • Hair colour $40

Mister George Hairdressing

Richmond4.2 kmPremium4.9(32)

Hair salon · Friendly

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $215
  • 4.2 km away in Richmond
  • Highlights $215
  • Hair colour $135

She Hairdressing

Balwyn3.9 kmPremium4.8(142)

Hair salon · Friendly

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $120
  • 3.9 km away in Balwyn
  • 4 reviews mention highlights
I came in for foils and absolutely love the result.
From the reviews · mentioned by 4 reviews
  • Highlights $120

The Artist Room

Canterbury4.3 kmPremium4.8(55)

Hair salon · Friendly · Relaxed

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $250
  • 4.3 km away in Canterbury
  • Highlights $250

By Fitzroy (formerly EdwardsAndCo Fitzroy)

Fitzroy5.1 kmPremium4.7(297)

Beauty salon · Friendly

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $194
  • 5.1 km away in Fitzroy
  • Highlights $194
  • Hair colour $45

hendrx hair co

Richmond4.0 kmPremium4.7(43)

Hair salon

88 per cent match — Excellent match
  • Highlights — $100
  • 4.0 km away in Richmond
  • Highlights $100
  • Hair colour $25

Lady Marmalade

Prahran6.0 kmPremium4.9(171)

Hair salon · High energy · Friendly

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $80
  • 6.0 km away in Prahran
  • Highlights $80

Lotus Hair Salon

Camberwell5.9 kmPremium4.8(308)

Hair salon · Friendly · Beginner friendly

87 per cent match — Strong match
  • Highlights — $9
  • 5.9 km away in Camberwell
  • Highlights $9
  • Hair colour $48